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The Ultimate Guide to WordPress .htaccess & How Do You Use it

u2705WordPress .htaccess file will allow you to make changes to how #WordPress works without having to make changes to your core files.<br><br>u2705WordPress .htaccess file will be located in the root of your domain, but it can be in any directory.<br><br>Here are some kinds of stuff you need to know about WordPress.htaccess, To know more here is the blogud83dudc47

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The Ultimate Guide to WordPress .htaccess & How Do You Use it

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  1. The Ultimate Guide to WordPress .htaccess & How Do You Use it?

  2. Introduction The WordPress .htaccess file is a configuration of the core .htaccess file that is used on Apache servers.Understanding and utilizing the power of your WordPress .htaccess file can bring many benefits to your site. Where is the WordPress .htaccess File Located Typically, your WordPress .htaccess file will be located in the root of your domain, but it can be in any directory at all. For example, if you use an FTP client to access your core WordPress files, they often hide any folder or file preceded by a period—like your .htaccess file—by default.

  3. Find Hidden WordPress .htaccess Files To check or change this setting, you’ll need to adjust the software options and preferences. I use WinSPC so the following screenshot will be from there, but the process should be similar regardless of your software of choice. How to Create a .htaccess File If you can’t find a WordPress .htaccess file, there’s also the chance you don’t have one at all. Sometimes, because of restrictions to permissions, WordPress may not be able to create one. So if you’ve made sure you have no hidden files and still can’t see one, you can create a default .htaccess.

  4. How to Edit Your WordPress .htaccess File There are multiple reasons to edit your .htaccess file. Here are a few things you can use your .htaccess file to do, to name a few. Block individual IP addresses or a range of IP addresses, such as an entire country Restrict access to specific files on your site Launch custom error pages Tighten security against malware and other issues Optimize your site for speed Before editing your WordPress .htacess file—or any WordPress file—it’s important to make a backup of the file. Backups only take a second but they can save you from hours or days of aggravation if something goes wrong.

  5. What Changes Can You Make with Your .htaccess File? One very common use of the WordPress .htaccess file is to set up redirects. I’m sure all of us have stumbled across a 404 Page not Found error before. And they’re especially annoying when it’s a help or support topic that has been moved without redirecting a user to the new location. Another common redirect is from one domain name to another. Remember to make a backup of your WordPress .htaccess file before making any changes! How to Redirect a Single WordPress Post of Page Simply add the following to the top or bottom of your .htaccess file. Be sure to change the generic info to your URLs and domain.

  6. How to Redirect Your Entire Site Using .htaccess If you have an old or similar domain name you would like to point to a new domain, add the following to your WordPress .htaccess file. Be sure to replace your old domain and yournewdomain with your own domain info. Forcing HTTPS .htaccess If you install an SSL certificate on your WordPress site you need to force HTTPS. This additional step is necessary to ensure that your site starts to use the secure HTTPS URL instead of the insecure HTTP URL. This is done by adding the following to your .htaccess file.

  7. Optimize WordPress Speed Using .htaccess If you pay any attention to SEO, you know site speed is an important ranking factor. If you have a site that loads slowly, Google won’t favour your site by placing it high in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). There are many SEO tools, but one way to speed up your site is with your WordPress .htaccess file. Here are a few things you can do that will increase your site speed. Enable Gzip and Deflate Compression You’re probably familiar with zipped or gzipped files already. Zipping compresses a file to reduce its size. And not just for images or large documents you’re trying to share. It can also compress the coding that makes up your site.

  8. Enable Browser Caching If you’re not already using a caching plugin on your site, enabling caching using your WordPress .htaccess file can do it for you. Caching will be stored for the length of time you set, so you can change the code below to suit your needs. Add the following two code snippets below to your .htacess file. Conclusion Understanding and utilizing the power of your WordPress .htaccess file can bring many benefits to your site.

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